Around The Horn

Rangers: RHP Sidney Ponson, who was designated for assignment June 6, was officially waived by the team. ... Activated RHP Thomas Diamond from the 60-day DL and optioned him to Double-A Frisco.

Red Sox: Designated hitter David Ortiz had the cast taken off his left wrist on Monday, and it was replaced by a removable forearm split. Ortiz, who has been sidelined since May 31, will be able to start range-of-motion exercises as early as Tuesday. ... 1B Kevin Youkilis was scratched from the lineup because of muscle spasms in his back. ... Daisuke Matsuzaka (rotator cuff) allowed two runs and three hits over five innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket.

Tigers: To make roster room for reliever Fernando Rodney, the Tigers optioned reliever Aquilino Lopez to Triple-A Toledo, where he will become a starter.

Mariners: Manager John McLaren moved Ichiro Suzuki back into right field for the first time since the end of the 2006 season on Monday night against the Marlins.

Yankees: With Chien-Ming Wang injured, the club could have interest in free-agent pitcher Freddy Garcia, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, according to Newsday.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Mets: While the status of manager Willie Randolph is still in the air, reports indicated pitching coach Rick Peterson and first base coach Tom Nieto could be fired soon.

Nationals: MLB.com reported that first baseman Nick Johnson is expected to have his right wrist re-evaluated on Tuesday. Johnson has been on the disabled list since May 15 because of a torn tendon sheath inside the wrist.

Phillies: Former infielder Juan Samuel will be inducted as the team's 30th member of the Wall of Fame. Samuel spent his first 6 1/2 seasons in Philadelphia, stealing 246 bases from 1983-89 and making two All-Star teams.

Pirates: MLB.com reported that outfielder Xavier Nady had an MRI exam on his left shoulder at Allegheny General Hospital on Monday, with the results revealing a Grade 1 acromioclavicular joint sprain. The procedure showed no damage done to his rotator cuff or labrum.

Rockies: Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and middle infielder Clint Barmes will head to Triple-A Colorado Springs on a rehab assignment beginning Tuesday night. If all goes well, Tulowitzki (quadriceps) could be back with the Rockies as soon as Friday. Barmes (right knee), on the disabled list since May 24, may spend a few more days with the Sky Sox.